Why The Winner’s Circle Uses Wickett & Craig Leather

At The Winner’s Circle, our goal is simple: to make the very best products possible — equipment built to perform, endure, and improve with time. That commitment begins with the materials we choose, which is why we proudly use Wickett & Craig leather in many of our finest products.

Founded in 1867, Wickett & Craig is one of the oldest continuously operating vegetable tanneries in the world. For more than 150 years, the company has remained committed to traditional leather-making methods, producing leather in Curwensville, Pennsylvania using time-honored processes that prioritize quality over speed.

Unlike modern, accelerated tanning methods, Wickett & Craig relies on traditional vegetable tanning, a slower and more deliberate process that uses natural tannins derived from tree bark. This method allows the leather to develop depth, strength, and character that cannot be replicated through quick chemical processes. The result is leather that is structurally sound, consistent, and capable of developing a rich patina over time.

Wickett & Craig’s English bridle and harness leathers are widely respected and sought after by leather craftsmen and professionals alike for their balance of firmness, flexibility, and reliability. These qualities are essential in equipment that must hold its shape, perform under stress, and maintain its integrity through years of use.

We choose Wickett & Craig because their standards mirror our own — a respect for tradition, an insistence on quality, and a belief that the best products are made the right way, not the fast way. By starting with leather of this caliber, we ensure that every piece produced by The Winner’s Circle's reflects the craftsmanship, durability, and performance our customers expect.

When you choose a product from The Winner’s Circle, you are choosing materials and methods rooted in generations of experience — leather made to work, made to last, and made without compromise.